Palmyra Man Injured, Son Killed in Iowa Train Crash – NEMOnews Media Group
Summary
Bus Crash Palmyra Iowa in Palmyra, Iowa: On June 3 at 12:35 p.m., a Kenworth truck driven by Michael Orton of Palmyra failed to yield at a railroad crossing on Highway 21 and was struck by a westbound Iowa Interstate train. The 14‐year‐old passenger, Robert Orton, the driver’s son, was pronounced dead at the scene. Michael Orton sustained injuries and was air‐lifted to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. The incident remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Orton | Passenger | Fatal |
| Michael Orton | Driver | Injured |
Original reporting
Palmyra Man Injured, Son Killed in Iowa Train Crash – NEMOnews Media Group